Community Relations & Communications Manager (6566)

Plans, directs, monitors, and evaluates all internal and external media and public relations functions for the Area Command to ensure the that The Salvation Army maintains a positive and professional image in the community; serves as Public Information Officer for all disaster services of the Area Command; serves as liaison to all media ensuring the desired message is communicated; takes photographs and writes articles covering Salvation Army events. **Key Responsibilities:** - Supervisory Responsibilities (20%) - Public Relations Responsibilities (50%) - Community Relations and Liaison Responsibilities (30%) - Strategic Planning and Evaluation Responsibilities (20%) **Physical Requirements:** - Ability to meet attendance requirements. - Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language effectively. - Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints. - Ability to speak before large groups in person, by radio and television. - Ability and willingness to conduct all duties in accordance with the ministry of the organization and its Christian principles; conducts all communications and job duties with the highest level of professionalism. - Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking. - Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) **Working Conditions:** - Work may be performed in an office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like but not limited to the office environment. **Full-Time Employee Benefits:** - Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision coverage - Generous Paid Time Off + Holiday Pay - Life Insurance for added peace of mind - 403(b) Retirement plan to support your future **Education and Experience:** - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Relations, Communication or a related field, **And** - At least four years progressively responsible experience managing a public relations program **Or** - Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. **Certifications:** - Valid State Drivers License **Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans / Disabled**